I'm assuming you are referring to what is now TS Irene. She is, indeed churning out in the Caribbean, and her westward path will take her through the northern Leeward Islands.

The northeast quadrant of the island of Jamaica lies within the southern edge of the projected cone of uncertainty which defines the currently forecasted path.

In any case, it will take this storm until about Monday to traverse the island of Cuba/Hispaniola as a category 1 storm, during which it will lose steam to be downgraded to a tropical storm. Later this week, it is expected to regain strength to category 1 before making landfall through the Florida peninsula and panhandle.

It should no longer be a factor when you take off on the 1st... so relax!

Invest

I just looked at this depression and it looks like it is going to track way north of the islands...so its all good at this point. Our trip starts on the 14th and I am beginning to track whats coming out of Africa now and so far...fingers crossed...September looks good!

Chuck and Gail
Washington DC area (Northern VA)
CSS April 19th
7th Trip to Couples (2xCSA 4xCSS 1xCTI)
Too many trips to JA to count and still love it!